This International Standard specifies the minimum training needed to impart the requisite knowledge for a person appointed to control and manage the lifting operations of cranes. It is not applicable to the additional training required for those persons controlling and managing lifting operations involving dangerous goods or hazardous areas. NOTE 1 Responsibilities for the performance of tasks are given in ISO 12480-1. NOTE 2 For the training of drivers and operators, slingers and signallers, see ISO 9926-1 and ISO 23853, respectively.